Communication Methods and Animal Behavior

In this SciShow Talk Show episode, Hank Green and Michael Aranda discuss a science puzzle about communicating faster than light using a pole between Earth and the Moon. They explore why this idea wouldn't work due to the speed of sound in materials. Later, they introduce Kemosabe, a prehensile-tailed porcupine, with Jessie from Animal Wonders. They discuss the porcupine's unique features, behavior, and how its quills can be dangerous to predators. The episode combines science discussion with an engaging animal segment.

What is the main theme of the SciShow Talk Show episode?

• Cooking recipes

• Science peculiarity and a unique animal

• Historical events

• Sports achievements

What was Jay Chan's idea for faster-than-light communication?

• Using a laser beam

• Building a long pole between Earth and the Moon

• Sending radio waves

• Using a satellite relay

Why wouldn't Jay Chan's communication method work?

• The pole would melt

• The pole would break

• The speed of sound in the material is slower than light

• The Moon is too far

What is the speed of sound in steel?

• 6000 meters per second

• 1500 meters per second

• 340 meters per second

• 12000 meters per second

What unique feature does Kemosabe, the porcupine, have?

• A prehensile tail

• Wings

• A horn

• Gills

How does Kemosabe use his tail?

• To hang from branches

• To dig

• To swim

• To fly

What is the porcupine's nose used for?

• To see in the dark

• To store food

• To make sounds

• To smell

What happens if a porcupine quill gets stuck in an animal?

• It dissolves

• It turns into a flower

• It goes deeper and is hard to remove

• It falls out easily

Why is it difficult for animals like jaguars to remove porcupine quills?

• They don't feel pain

• They lack opposable thumbs

• They are too small

• They are afraid of porcupines

What does Kemosabe's dance signify?

• Happiness

• A warning to stay away

• A mating ritual

• A request for food